The Joseph M Ruffin Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvington, Virginia · EIN 46-3656750 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$494K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$22,700
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Home Society of Va | Richmond, VA | General support | $80,000 |
| Bsmh Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $60,000 |
| Read Rva | Richmond, VA | General support | $45,000 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | Richmond, VA | General support | $45,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $45,000 |
| Ral Art League | Kilmarnock, VA | General support | $38,000 |
| Tri-Hope Ministries | Chesterfield, VA | General support | $25,700 |
| Sons of the American Revolution Richard Lee Chapter | Irvington, VA | General support | $25,500 |
| St Francis Manchester | Richmond, VA | General support | $22,700 |
| Cover One Foundation | Ridge, VA | General support | $20,800 |
| Virginia Living Museum | Newport News, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Character Works Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys to Men Menorting Network of Va | Rockville, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Operation Catnip of Richmond | Quinton, VA | General support | $13,500 |
| Spur N Up Hope Inc | Amelia Court House, VA | General support | $12,800 |
| 2 End the Stigma | Midlothian, VA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $61,200 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621109349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3656750
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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